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Inter Milan and Barcelona face off tonight for a place in the Champions League final, live on talk SPORT. The semi-final tie is level after a thrilling 3-3 first leg in Spain, and it is all set up for a fascinating encounter at the San Siro. In one of the games of the season, it was 17-year-old Lamine Yamal who stole the show as he produced a mesmerising display on home soil. It was a match of contrasts as Inter looked to hit on the counter-attack, while Hansi Flick's men played in an extremely aggressive manner. It was a stunning spectacle, and it would be a surprise if the second leg disappoints. The winner will face either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain in Munich to round off the season. Yamal's performance in the first leg was so good that Federico Dimarco was hauled off before 60 minutes because he was struggling to cope. Alessandro Bastoni had to be on Yamal at all times, and after the game, Simone Inzaghi commented that he needed to put three men on the teenage sensation. His goal was also magnificent as he weaved his way into the box before finding the far corner. He was a constant menace for Inter, who will be dreading facing him again. However, as neutrals, we all want to see this teenage superstar entertain at the highest level once more. The bad news for Inter is that their captain and star man Lautaro Martinez is injured. The striker suffered the hamstring problem during the first leg, meaning Medhi Taremi is likely to start alongside Marcus Thuram. Benjamin Pavard is also out. Barcelona made plenty of changes at the weekend, but Yamal and co are expected to return to the starting XI. Marc-Andre ter Stegen is back from injury, but he faces a fight to replace Wojciech Szczesny. Robert Lewandowski and Alejandro Balde are still doubtful. For Inter, it is all about trying to stop Yamal. Inzaghi said: “We have to try to keep the ball from getting to him, but it’s impossible. “He will obviously be double-marked, he’ll be a marked man, and we’ll try to pay close attention to him. “Seeing him live, he’s an incredible talent, truly very dangerous — everyone gives him the ball. "What impressed me was his speed of thought; he always knows what play to make. ” This Champions League semi-final second leg is set to take place on Tuesday, May 6. Kick-off at the San Siro is set for 8pm UK time. talk SPORT will have live coverage from Italy, with Adrian Durham serving as your host. Commentary will then come from Joe Shennan and former Chelsea defender Scott Minto. To tune in to talk SPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talk SPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM. talk SPORT. com will also have regular updates throughout. © 2025 talk SPORT Limited
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